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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
2
A collage of light observations and witticisms on summer life and fashion. The item riffs on weather, sports, politics, gadgets, and social quirks with playful asides about toga costumes and sun kissed ladies. It notes summer fatigue for farmers and vaudeville style humor about umbrellas and whiskers.
A man convicted of deceiving his wife about money has been jailed in Los Angeles. The ruling is described as a precedent potential to influence similar cases nationwide.
Pittsburgh heiress Esther Moreland makes a sensational Newport debut, winning favor with her beauty and poise. She arrives with her family at Stoneacre villa and quickly becomes central to the Casino scene, fashionable wardrobes, and outdoor sports, signaling a triumphant social season.
The article notes that 90 percent of nervous troubles stem from other disorders and cites eye strain from urban living as a major factor. It explains how narrow streets, crowded transport, and sedentary work affect vision and spine, increasing nerve stress and irritability, with liver and blood pressure issues also contributing. It also recalls a brief 19th century incident of a choir strike at Crystal Palace over refreshment rooms.
Architect and publisher William A Radford offers free advice on building topics. The notice extols his expertise and invites inquiries to his Chicago address for responses on bungalow and cottage homes, cellar layout, roof design, light, air, and practical comfort.
The article urges careful cellar design including damp-proof tile drains and cement floors, notes how modern conveniences like hot water bathrooms and electric lighting are increasingly common in small houses, and stresses cleanliness, ventilation, and proper heating for healthier living. It emphasizes installing modern amenities when building a small home and prioritizes a well-equipped bathroom and hot water under pressure.
The anecdote describes nineteenth century Austrian writer M G Saphir known for wit. His friend Mme Lammel famed for stinginess hosts culture seekers but skimpily funds dinners. After a meager meal she asks when he will dine again he replies at once with a hungry sigh.
A humorous quip contrasts a waiter who is a student with the value of colleges. The speaker claims more good waiters from colleges would earn greater respect for higher education. The joke hinges on the idea that service staff reflect learning institutions.
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